Experience

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  Rocky Mountain Farmers Union

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Director of Communications

    • Feb 2014 - Present
    • Greater Denver Area

    Develop and deliver communications tools to assure Rocky Mountain Farmers Union continues to be an effective and dynamic general farm organization, with emphasis on its commitment to education, cooperation, and legislation.

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  KnowlegeStorehouse

  • Owner/Principal

    • 2010 - Present

    KnowledgeStorehouse provides communications, public relations, marketing, content development, and corporate training services to clients.

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  Aims Community College

  • Colorado

  • Director of External Relations

    • 2012 - 2012
    • Colorado

    Develop and implement marketing, communications, and external relations strategies. Responsible for the effective planning and production of a full line of high quality recruiting and image building print materials.

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  North Dakota Farmers Union

  • Jamestown, North Dakota

  • Director of Communications

    • Apr 1995 - Sep 2009
    • Jamestown, North Dakota

    Managed a strategic communications plan for the largest non-profit agricultural advocacy organization in North Dakota. Planned editorial content and design of internal and external publications and website. Edited a monthly periodical delivered to 36,000 farmers and ranchers. Created and implemented consumer education campaigns and training programs for volunteers. Designed promotional materials and multimedia presentations.

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  Valley City Times-Record

  • Valley City, North Dakota

  • Editor

    • 1983 - 1995
    • Valley City, North Dakota

    Managed writers and photographers for a daily newspaper. Coordinated production flow with press supervisor, darkroom technician, composition department, advertising manager, bookkeeper and publisher. Represented media on community-focused education and promotion committees